With the holiday season fast approaching, the Henry and Stark County Health Departments, alongside First Choice Healthcare Clinics, are urging residents to take precautions as respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu, RSV, and the common cold begin to circulate more widely. Health officials recommend staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing frequent handwashing, and covering your nose and mouth when coughing. Those feeling unwell should remain at home until symptoms improve and fever subsides for at least 24 hours.
The Henry & Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare, continue to offer updated Pfizer Covid-19 shots for adults. Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, or by scheduling an appointment at the Kewanee, Colona, or Toulon clinics. Adults ages 18 and older can also receive flu shots during these hours without an appointment. For children aged six months and up, flu vaccinations are available by appointment only. Residents can contact Kewanee at 309-852-5272, the Colona Clinic at 309-792-4011, and the Toulon Clinic at 309-852-3115.
